Q&A for How to Avoid Temptation to Sin

By praying for the grace of God to guide you daily, and by constantly reading the word of God.

It's not always easy to avoid temptation, but keep trying and never back down. Remember no-one on Earth is perfect. Also the closer you are to overcoming a particular temptation, the stronger the temptation will be, just don't let it beat you. And if it does, remember not to guilt over it. Just keep moving forward and don't look back. And ask for forgiveness. Whether you believe or not, praying is a good way to release the sin and feel free-er.

Shut him down and tell him that you're married and that he needs to stop since it's very unprofessional. Remind yourself that you're married too and that while attraction to others will happen now and then in life, you've already made your choice under the eyes of God. Put your work first and make friends of colleagues, not lovers.

Make sure to remember that God is always on your side no matter what and that even though there are tough times and temptations, the everlasting reward will be truly amazing.

Go out into the world. Spend the entire day in the sun. Do some strenuous stuff. If you can't leave the house, read a book that betters the mind and soul. Find a hobby that does not involve electronics.

You can keep yourself busy and avoid any thoughts of sexual gratification. For example, you can make your own music or listen to movie tracks that aren't sexual inducing. Or you can just listen to uplifting music.

Put yourself in his wife's shoes. How would she feel if she knew? Also realize that if he actually loved you sufficiently, he'd have left her and married you. Since that's not happening any time soon despite the child (we're presuming it's his), then you need to leave him well behind and start over with someone who has a heart of gold.

Sex is holy and consecrated. Save your passion and love for your soulmate and be careful not to ignite fire outside your marriage. You can't prevent yourself from feeling lust or attraction, but you can stop yourself from focusing or acting on those thoughts. Find things to distract yourself whenever you begin feeling this way about someone.

Remember to always occupy the time you use to watch those videos with a hobby, and that hobby shouldn't contain an electronic device.

Sex drive is an instinct (because of chemicals and hormones in your body) and it is in our DNA, so it may be difficult to get rid of this temptation. Try this: Read a prayer to God (you can ask God to get rid of sexual temptation). Try to discipline your mind so you stop thinking about these temptations. If this does not work, talk to a priest or someone at your church. If you are in a relationship, stay faithful. If you are not, consider looking for a partner to fulfill your needs.

It's a habit with immediate, although temporary gratification. Afterwards, you're then seeking the spiritual life you know is better. You can feel alienated by succumbing to the physical urge.

Yes, gospel music, soft jazz, or meditation music are good choices for reading music.

Instead of trying to follow a strict prayer time, try incorporating prayers into your daily routine. When you look in the mirror, say a silent prayer. When you hear your alarm in the morning, take time to pray. Pray before meals, when you start the car, or anything that works for you. You could also try setting an alarm on your phone to go off at times when it would be convenient to pray.

No. Even if what you mean is that you actually self-harmed, your sins (both this and others) can be forgiven.

I have found that if I do not harshly judge others, I am more able to overcome my temptations. 1st Timothy 2:1-6

No, not usually. Kissing someone who is committed to someone else may be considered a sin.

Age does not mean you cannot sin. Simply stop, ask god for forgiveness, and never do it again. Say a prayer if you are struggling, or perhaps read the Bible for some comfort. Do what it takes to mend your ways.

You need to realize that God loves you unconditionally, and that confession is meant to bring you closer to Him by cleansing you of your sins and preparing you for forgiveness.

As long as you have given your life to Christ and repented for your sins, you will not go to hell.

If you know you're prone to engaging in specific temptations, come up with techniques to distract yourself from them. For example, if you start to feel yourself getting lazy, set a goal of working on something productive for 10 minutes. That will hopefully help propel you away from further laziness.

Practice becoming a good listener. You can talk as much as you like once you become comfortable with knowing when to pause in order to listen.

God is merciful. I do not think you will go to hell for that, but that doesn't mean it's good. Being honest can be hard, but it is the right thing to do. Repent for your sins and you'll be forgiven.

No, as long as your intentions aren't to honor pagan gods.

It is difficult because of our limited growth and practice of God's love in our life. Our human nature resists those who do not appreciate us, but God's love says to love them anyway. This does not mean we let people abuse us; some people we have to love from a distance.

Point out that you consider them to be your friends. Above all, friends respect each other. You can have fun together, even if they drink and you don't. Laugh, make jokes, poke fun, it's all good times. But firmly demand that they respect your decision to not drink alcohol, and that they stop insisting all the time. Remember that you don't have to debate the reason why you don't drink; regardless of the reason, the decision is yours and yours alone. For you to have decided not to should be enough for them to leave you alone about it.

You can definitely be forgiven no matter how many times you sin, but you do need to be actively trying to be better.

There are many different ways to get rid of the urge to smoke. There are patches, gum and even prescription medicine.

In the Bible, women were very low status and most wouldn't have had their own money. Women married men and the man would support his wife and keep her safe. It sounds like your boyfriend might be trying to take advantage of you. Certainly if he needs money for something legitimate and you have it to give, it would be okay to lend or give him some. Relationships are about supporting one another. However, if he is constantly asking you for money, he is probably using you.

Of course it does. It works for anyone, as long as they believe in the one true God.

Your boss is using his position of authority to solicit unwanted romantic contact from you, and this is illegal in most regions. Tell your boss firmly to stop because you're not comfortable with it, and if he persists, report him to HR or the authorities.